Question about steel for a field knife.

I think I have purged my system of the wants for a heavy more tactical knife. At least for now. The Talmadge Tactical Kitchen Knife looks so great as do all of his knives but I don't think I can justify the price. I like Dozier's knives the more I look at them. I really like the Professional guide but again I am kind of hung up on price. I am sure they are worth it but I could get both a BRKW Northstar and Mini-Canadian for the same price. Can a single Dozier compete with a good pair of BRKW. Also from what I read both D2 and A2 will hold an edge very well and A2 is easy to sharpen while D2 is not. I am not the best at sharpening to start with. Anyone have any comparisons between Dozier D2 and BRKW A2?
 
I have the BRKW Mini-canadian and its edge is like a razorblade, very sharp. The Doziers are very good, hold an edge a long time. I feel it is just as easy (hard) to sharpen D2 as A2, however, I feel that D2 will hold an edge longer. The A2 on the otherhand, I can always get sharper. A2 is hands down better IMHO than D2 for a large combat type knife because of its toughness in impacts and other stresses associated with this type of knife. But yes D2 is an awesome steel for the knife sizes you are referring to (ie. Dozier). I also like the Dozier Guide knife, and the Wilderness. If it is just one knife you want, the Pro Guide might fit the bill. Also, if you are really interested in a knife made of D2, you might want to check out Charles May at: http://charlesmayknives.blademakers.com/ He makes some very nice knives of both D2 and S30V. I have a couple, and in talking to him, he always encouraged me to go with the D2 and I have no regrets. You can call him or e-mail him, a really nice guy. Hope this helps you out. Good luck.
 
Sorry, I guesss I got carried away with the D2, and didn't really answer all your questions. Ya I'd have to say for the price of the two BRKW knives, they are hard to beat. They are a lot of bang for the buck. Like the Doziers and Charles May knives I refered to, BRKW does a real nice job with the heat treat, etc...I really think you would be happy with any of the knives you mention.
 
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